The Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations hosted the Peacemakers Network Steering Group for two in-person meetings at the expert and principal levels in New York City. Bringing together representatives from multilateral, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, the Steering Group offered invaluable guidance on how the Peacemakers Network can support and elevate the role of religious and traditional actors in peacebuilding and peace mediation.
The expert-level Steering Group members validated emerging themes for the 2026-2031 Strategy, before the principals offered guidance on how the themes can impact the Peacemakers Network initiatives for the next five years. Among discussions about how best to implement the 2026-2031 Strategy, the Steering Group highlighted the importance of providing protection for peacebuilders, encouraged meaningful and increased engagement with Indigenous Peoples and traditional actors, and stressed the necessity that inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized populations remain a principal of the work carried out by the Peacemakers Network.
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